Analysis of Two-Speed Wind Farm Operation From Grid-Side Measurements

Robert J. Best*, D John Morrow

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Abstract

This paper analyzes data captured by a phasor measurement unit at a wind farm, employing two-speed induction generators, and investigates aspects of the control system's interaction with the power system. Composite superimposed transient events are proposed as a method to improve the quality of the analysis and reduce errors caused by unknowns, such as wind speed variation. A Mathworks SimPowerSystems model validates the inertia contribution of the wind farm, which is an important parameter in power systems with high wind penetration. Transients caused by turbine speed transitions are identified and explained. The analysis also highlights areas where wind farm control should be improved if useful inertia contribution is to be provided.

Original languageEnglish
Article number6464557
Pages (from-to)689-697
Number of pages9
JournalIEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy
Volume4
Issue number3
Early online date18 Feb 2013
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2013

Keywords

  • Wind power generation, Power system measurements, Power system

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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